Apocalypse - Evil Shelter System

Chapter 160: Base!

Nevertheless, it was time to focus on serious matters.

Alex was not someone with a mind solely set on indulgence. Expanding influence and strengthening City of Darkness were his primary pursuits. However, as he examined Gun Dream's attribute panel, Alex was slightly surprised.

Gun Dream's physical attributes were unexpectedly identical to his own. Even the skills were almost an exact copy, with only the substitution of Alluring Mastery for Yin-Yang Harmony Art. Additionally, Gun Dream's set of equipment appeared quite imposing.

The so-called infinite black technology machine gun alone could annihilate numerous mutated beings. Moreover, there was the super armor made from an unknown material. Overall, Alex was very satisfied with Gun Dream, be it her figure, appearance, playability, or combat prowess.

"Gun Dream, I'm leaving this place temporarily under your control. I need to go out for a while, and it might take some time. If there's nothing major, try not to disturb me," Alex ordered after Gun Dream knelt before him.

He then summoned key personnel like Li Wanqing and Si Ruohan. "During my absence, all of you should follow Gun Dream's arrangements and deployments."

After meticulously assigning the follow-up tasks, Alex, accompanied by Shen Han and others, drove the Reaper Armored Tank and several modified vehicles toward the military base outside Jiangcheng City.

Under Shen Han's guidance, Alex's convoy raced straight towards the military base refuge. This refuge was located in a forest over 30 kilometers away from Jiangcheng City.

Compared to the estate Alex had previously established, this forested area was much more concealed and several times larger.

Surrounding the forested hills, there was originally no human habitation, except for a distant small town. Moreover, the military base in the forest was surrounded by walls. Dozens of small hills were entirely enclosed within these walls!

To enter within the walls, one either had to scale the hills and then climb over the four to five-meter-high walls or pass through the heavily guarded main gate. In such inherent conditions, this expanse of forested land, spanning tens of thousands of square meters, surprisingly had no zombies! In this apocalyptic world, it had naturally become an isolated paradise!

Alex parked the Reaper Armored Tank in a secluded part of the forest and then, accompanied by Shen Han and others, proceeded towards the entrance of the military base in a light armored vehicle.

The entrance of this refuge had undergone multiple layers of reinforcement. Alex could discern that the initial gate was just a simple iron grille door, but after multiple fortifications, it had become a thick sheet of iron, incredibly sturdy.

As the armored vehicle approached, the gun muzzles emerged from two newly constructed strongholds outside the gate, aimed at the light armored vehicle. Sitting beside Alex, Shen Han introduced with tact, "Those are Type 88 5.8mm general-purpose machine guns."

Meanwhile, on the turrets atop the walls, several soldiers held Type 69 40mm rocket launchers, targeting the light armored vehicle containing Alex and others.

"In the shadows, there should be at least three snipers lying in ambush!" Shen Han respectfully added.

Strictly guarded and disciplined! That was the first impression given to Alex. With such formidable defenses, coupled with the cover provided by the surrounding forest and walls, even a zombie tide might struggle to breach it. Moreover, most of the base inside was likely underground!

This underground base, constructed with reinforced concrete before the apocalypse, is impervious even to tyrant zombies!

Moreover, the ammunition supply here is frighteningly abundant. Because this place used to be the national ammunition depot before the apocalypse. Among the dozen or so hills, at least half of the mountain bodies have been hollowed out! Inside, it is not only filled with various ammunition but also contains a considerable amount of food!

Enough food and supplies for over two thousand people to live for more than a year!!

These were the details that Shen Han shared with Alex in the car. As the daughter of a prominent figure in this refuge, Shen Han was privy to most of the secrets inside. Additionally, she held significant authority!

As the light armored vehicle came to a stop, Shen Han elegantly stepped out and waved to the soldiers guarding the gate. Several mutated soldiers hurriedly ran out from the gate, saluting Shen Han with great respect.

However, they didn't immediately grant passage. Instead, a leading captain approached the vehicle and began inspecting the situation inside.

He was a well-built, solemn-faced, and dark-skinned young man—a trained and powerful warrior at a glance. His work was meticulous, precise, and lacked any personal sentiment. This was Alex's second impression.

The person in charge of the guard team here was undoubtedly not a simple figure!

"Captain Shen, who are these people?" The captain in charge of the inspection, vigilant, looked at Alex and the other strangers. His hands instinctively rested on his rifle, and his eyes scanned the surroundings with the sharpness of an eagle.

"These are people we rescued from another refuge, and they are seeking refuge with us! Our mission this time is carried out under the orders of Lord Guangbei Jia! Here is our official order!" Shen Han said, taking a red-headed document from her bosom and handing it to the captain in charge of the inspection.

"Are these people reliable?" The leading captain, squinting his eyes, walked to Shen Han's side, full of vigilance, and said, "Captain Shen, the situation inside the base hasn't been very peaceful lately. Those people are causing more trouble. If you bring more people in, it might lead to significant trouble again."

"They are reliable. During our mission, we were attacked by advanced zombies, almost facing total annihilation. It was these surviving brothers who rescued us in time, allowing us to escape alive," Shen Han said with an unpleasant expression. "Moreover, these people are mutated warriors with strong combat abilities.

They have promised to join us, and with their addition, our defensive strength will significantly increase!"

"Alright..." The leading captain frowned. Although still somewhat uneasy, constrained by Shen Han's authority, he had to step back a bit. Holding the walkie-talkie, he said, "Captain, Captain Shen has completed the mission and returned... However, she brought back many people with abilities..."

As the leading captain spoke on the walkie-talkie, several surrounding cameras turned simultaneously, all focusing on Shen Han and Alex's location. Behind these cameras, unknown individuals were likely observing.

After a few more words into the walkie-talkie, the leading captain waved his hand towards the soldiers inside the gate.

The gate opened slowly, and Shen Han boarded the light armored vehicle, leading the convoy into the base. As the light armored vehicle entered, the soldiers on both sides lowered their weapons, saluting in a standard manner.

Through the bulletproof glass of the light armored vehicle, Alex squinted his eyes and looked into the distance.

On several nearby hilltops, trees had been mostly cleared, and many people were busy working on the hills. Alex could tell at a glance that these people were clearing land for farming.

As the light armored vehicle advanced, on the flat land on both sides of the road in the valleys, greenhouses had been erected, and some of them already had seedlings growing inside. Most of these were rice paddies.

People inside the greenhouses were busy, meticulously caring for the crops, and their work was precise.

"It's truly peaceful!" This was Alex's third impression.

Here, in the midst of the apocalypse, it could be rightly called a utopia. Compared to the estate Alex had just established for the second City of Darkness, this place was more prosperous, larger in size, and developed more comprehensively and rapidly.

Moreover, on many hilltops, watchtowers were set up with soldiers holding sniper rifles, machine guns, and rifles, standing guard diligently. The defense was comprehensive, and every layout was clever.

Although there were over a dozen hilltops, the positions of these lookout points were precisely arranged to cover all areas. Alex was confident that if someone tried to infiltrate without Shen Han's guidance, they would quickly face attacks from multiple directions!